spell out — to explain something in detail or very clearly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to explain something in detail or very clearly
Pronunciation (IPA): /spel aʊt/
Example Sentences
- The boss had to spell out why eating pizza during meetings was unprofessional.
- Can you spell out your email address? I keep typing it wrong.
- My mom had to spell out that 'cleaning your room' didn't mean shoving everything under the bed.
spell out
VERB[/spel aʊt/]
to explain something in detail or very clearly
💡 Concept
The teacher asked him to spell out every rule on the board.
🎵 Rhyme
When you spell out the truth, never sell out or yell out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/spel aʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/spel aʊt/
🌳Etymology
Rootspell
Suffix-out
🎵Rhyme
tell outsell outyell out
tell out
sell out
yell out
🔗Collocations
spell out the details
spell out clearly
spell out the consequences
spell out the terms
spell out your name
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The boss had to spell out why eating pizza during meetings was unprofessional.”
“Can you spell out your email address? I keep typing it wrong.”
😄 Fun example
“My mom had to spell out that 'cleaning your room' didn't mean shoving everything under the bed.”
“The contract spells out all the responsibilities of both parties.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
explainclarifydetailelaboratespecify
Antonyms
confuseobscurehide
Related
break downlay outset outmake clear
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